February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WF5 Crime Intelligence Report
WF5 recorded 126 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 8.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.5% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
126trending_down -8.7% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.68per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
832
Within WF5 district
Wakefield
22,190
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street Map | total: 8 Shoplifting: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 8 |
| Low Mill Road Map | total: 6 Burglary: 5 Drugs: 1 | 6 |
| Westwood Road Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 6 |
| Runtlings Lane Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| Pickering Drive Map | total: 4 Other crime: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| Kings Lea Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| Ken Churchill Drive Map | total: 4 Public order: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| Hirstlands Avenue Map | total: 3 Other crime: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| Trinity View Map | total: 3 Shoplifting: 2 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| Wells Court Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
57
45.2%
Anti-social Behaviour
11
8.7%
Burglary
9
7.1%
Vehicle Crime
9
7.1%
Public Order
9
7.1%
Other Theft
8
6.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
7
5.6%
Shoplifting
6
4.8%
Other Crime
5
4.0%
Drug Offences
4
3.2%
Weapons Possession
1
0.8%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -8.7%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +14.5%
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